Program Information

Hall hours Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm
Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm
Del Mar Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar, CA 92014

Saturday

Stage 1

11:00am Let’s Make an Anime!
(Abby Trott - Raven Monroe)
Listen in as Raven Monroe and Abby Trott create an original anime! Raven will create a character on the fly, Abby will voice the character, and together they will bring that character to life.

12:00pm Calling all Yellow Rangers
(Tracy Lynn Cruz - Cerina Vincent - Deborah Philips)
They may have worn the same color, but that doesn’t make them the same Ranger! Join Tracy Lynn Cruz, Cerina Vincent, and Deborah Philips as they discuss their own turns in the Yellow Ranger uniform through the ages!

1:00pm It’s Time to Duel!
(Dan Green - Eric Stuart)
Calling all duelists! Join us as voice actors Dan Green and Eric Stuart step back into their legendary rivalry, discuss the making of the beloved Yu-Gi-Oh! series, surprise trap cards and all! Your move!

2:00pm Breaking Bankai: Talking Bleach
(Michelle Ruff - Tony Oliver - Dan Woren - Doug Erholtz)
Ready to join the Soul Society? Find out if you are, as the cast of Bleach go behind the scenes to discuss the magic behind the epic encounters and enduring characters of Bleach!

3:00pm Real American Heroes
(Arthur Burghardt - Michael Bell - Zack Hoffman - Neil Ross - Gregg Berger - Frank Todaro)
Like apple pie and baseball, G.I. Joe is an American classic. Join us as the cast of the animated series reminisce on their time with the series, discuss the heroes & villains we love, and talk about their impact in the years since.

4:30pm Cosplay Contest
Ready to show your stuff? Run, swing, or slide over to Booth #102 after 11am to reserve your spot in Rocket Con’s Cosplay Contest!

Stage 2

11:30am Saturday Morning Cartoons
(Charlie Schlatter - David Booher - Gui Agustini)
Cartoons are something that people of all ages all over the world love, and we’re no exception! Come along as Charlie Schlatter, David Booher, and Gui Agustini dive into making the toons we all love, their experiences, and their favorite memories from the shows they remember fondly!

12:30pm Rocket Con Trivia
(Questions about fandoms related to the convention)
Are you a fandom final boss, or an early episode jobber? Test your trivia knowledge and find out! Answer questions relating to the fandoms of Rocket Con, and prove your mastery of everything from Ponshu to Pokémon!

1:30pm From Geek to Chic: Everything Cosplay
(A few cosplayers talk about cosplay)
We all love the looks, but what really goes into all that fabric? Come along as cosplay experts discuss bringing so many beloved characters to life through cosplay!

2:30pm Your Guide to Catching Em’ All: All About Pokémon
(Michael Haigney - Tara Sands - Brad TCG)
Pokemon is as popular now as it has ever been, and there’s always more to love with this franchise! Come along as Michael Haigney, Tara Sands, and Brad TCG talk about everything Pokémon; from the making of the show to what their favorite Pokémon are. Dust off your running shoes because it’s time to catch this panel!

3:30pm Pop Culture Fantasy Draft
(Audience members get random topics to debate amongst each other)
Can Sonic beat The Flash? Prove it!

Audience Members will be provided random pop culture characters to draft and then will have the opportunity to prove to everyone that their team is the best!

Come show your debating chops, have a great time getting into the weeds with your favorite characters, and prove yourself supreme!

Sunday

Stage 1

11:00am Putting our Thoughts into Paper
(Raven Monroe - David Booher)
Writing may seem like a tough gig, but every great story starts from the same first step. Listen as Raven Monroe and David Booher discuss the writing process, and how they turn their ideas into the amazing comics & stories we love!

12:00pm The Voice to the Video (Games)
(Keith Silverstein - Karen Strassman - Frank Todaro)
The world of video games is vast and varied, but what does it take to bring life to the characters we control? Listen as Keith Silverstein, Karen Strassmanm and Frank Todaro offer their perspectives on the field!

1:00pm Gotta Go Fast!
(Jason Griffith - Pete Capella - Colleen O’ Shaughnessey)
It’s no secret, Sonic the Hedgehog is a pretty big deal. Across numerous games, shows, and movies, Sonic has sped in and stolen all our hearts, so grab yourself a chilli dog and Join Jason Griffith, Pete Capella, and Colleen O’ Shaughnessey in exploring the many iterations of our favorite hedgehog and friends!

2:00pm Going Live
(Daniel Logan - Cerina Vincent - Deborah Philips - Ashley Bell - Tracy Lynn Cruz)
Animation brings our dreams to life, but it’s not the only way to see impossible vistas or galaxies far, far away! Come listen to some of your favorite stars of the big screen as they discuss the magic of live-action movies and television, and give their perspectives on some of their favorite projects!

3:00pm Rocket Con Trivia: Revengeance
(Questions related to con fandoms)
Whether you made the grade or not the first time around, Rocket Con Trivia is back on Sunday to give you another shot to snow off your knowledge! Answer questions on everything on display at Rocket Con and prove that you really know your stuff!

Stage 2

11:30am You All Meet in a Tavern…
Dungeons & Dragons is the favorite pastime of many, and Dungeon Masters are the storytellers and mythmakers who make our dreams of adventure a reality. It isn’t all natural 20’s, though, so come along to hear epic tales of adventure and frightful episodes alike as some of our favorite DM’s tell their favorite stories of tabletop triumph and tragedy!

12:30pm The Great Prop Swap
(Local Con talking about prop building and the hobby)
Props aren’t everything when it comes to characters, but they go a long way! Listen in as experts in prop construction discuss the ins and outs of props, what it’s like to make them, and some of their favorites!

1:30pm Pokemon Youtube
(BradTCG - Deep Pocket Monster)
Being a fan is one thing, but what happens when a super fan wants to go further? Rocket Con has the answer! Join Brad TCG and Deep Pocket Monster as they discuss their shared passion for Pokes, and translating their passion for Pikachu into an online presence!

2:30pm Vintage Toys
(Jamie Sullivan - Steve Lirley)
Toys have existed as long as humanity itself, but that doesn’t mean it’s always been the same! Join Jamie Sullivan and Steve Lirley as they bring us back in time to discuss all things vintage, remembering hidden gems, and discussing some of their favorite toys of yesteryear!